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By Jenna Sundel
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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg responded to a comment that she looked "sick" around a year before her death.
Why It Matters
Trachtenberg, 39, was found dead in her New York City apartment on Wednesday. Her cause of death has yet to be determined and no foul play was suspected.
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What To Know
Trachtenberg shared a photo on Instagram of herself with actress Alexa PenaVega on January 17, 2024.
A user said Trachtenberg looked "sick" and asked her if she was OK. "Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realize I'm not 14. I'm 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment," Trachtenberg responded.
The next day, she shared a new photo with the caption, "I've received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters."
Trachtenberg was born in New York City in 1985. She grew up in Brooklyn, where she attended junior high school at The Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences. She later attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California.
Trachtenberg began acting as a child and starred in over 100 commercials. Her first television role was in the second season of Law & Order.
She starred as Nona F. Mecklenberg on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete from 1994 until 1996.
Trachtenberg also starred in All My Children, Harriet the Spy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl and 17 Again.
She reprised her role as Georgina Sparks in the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot.
Trachtenberg also appeared in the music video for the Fall Out Boy song This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race in 2007.
What People Are Saying
Rosie O'Donnell, in a statement to Us Weekly: "I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped."
Ed Westwick, on Instagram: "So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg. Sending prayers."
Travis Wester, on X: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Michelle Trachtenberg. In the time I knew her, she was a brilliant presence on set, her approach to comedy was fearless, and personally she was kind, generous, and caring. I pray that her memory will be a blessing."
What Happens Next
An autopsy will be conducted by the medical examiner's office to determine Trachtenberg's cause and manner of death.
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